Simón

The wait can be killer, but this eye-catching deep blue lonchera with two locations—Silver Lake’s Sunset Triangle Plaza and a roving location near Sawtelle—serves some of the most creative mariscos in town, including a unique fish al pastor ($4.50). Drawing upon culinary school training, Francisco Aguilar serves a seasonally driven menu of tacos, tostadas, ceviches and aguachiles that pack acid, flavor and heat all into one delicious, beautiful package. If available, be sure to get the soft-shell crab taco ($5.50), but you also can’t go wrong with the fish al pastor and enchilada suiza ($4.50)—a mouthwatering mix of grilled shrimp, melted cheese, habanero lime crema, avocado slices and salsa verde. Best of all, Simón offers a selection of colorful, ultra-fiery salsas that add even more zhuzh to your meal.